Ken Shelton
06-12-2002, 08:26 AM
Paul,
The best procedure is to aeriate using a plug type aeriator, then to
dethatch immediately afterward , this will chop up the plugs for faster
dispersal.
Spring and fall is the best time to do this
Ken Shelton
http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=8825968
"Paul G. Mowrey" > wrote in message
...
> I just dethatched my lawn yesterday and want to core aerate as soon as
> possible. I was once told that I should wait several weeks after the
> dethatching before aerating to avoid shocking the lawn. Yesterday I was
> told that I could do both in the same day. Basically, I'm wondering if I
> could core aerate next weekend. Also, can you "over-aerate" a lawn?
>
> Thanks
>
>
The best procedure is to aeriate using a plug type aeriator, then to
dethatch immediately afterward , this will chop up the plugs for faster
dispersal.
Spring and fall is the best time to do this
Ken Shelton
http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=8825968
"Paul G. Mowrey" > wrote in message
...
> I just dethatched my lawn yesterday and want to core aerate as soon as
> possible. I was once told that I should wait several weeks after the
> dethatching before aerating to avoid shocking the lawn. Yesterday I was
> told that I could do both in the same day. Basically, I'm wondering if I
> could core aerate next weekend. Also, can you "over-aerate" a lawn?
>
> Thanks
>
>